AI-Enabled Smart Glasses Help the Blind and Visually Impaired

Assistive technology company Envision has unveiled its latest version of Smart Glasses to help those with no or low vision see better with the power of AI.

Showcased at a recent conference from the California State University Northridge (CSUN), the Smart Glasses uses AI to organize different types of information from visual cues and verbally translates the information to the user. The wearable tech reads documents aloud, identifies acquaintances, finds missing items in the house, and helps the wearer use public transportation.

The latest version is an enhanced model of the eyeglasses that were debuted at the 2020 CSUN conference. Since then, Smart Glasses have been rolled out globally, trialed in over 20 countries.

“By analyzing real time user data and direct feedback from across our communities, we can constantly enrich the Envision experience and innovate our products,” said Karthik Kannan, co-founder of Envision.

The improved version incorporates several features with enhanced functionalities.

Envison’s tech is compatible with Android and iOS systems, and can be integrated with Google Glass.

“Our mission is to improve the lives of the world’s two billion people who are blind or visually impaired by providing them with life-changing assistive technologies, products and services,” said Kannan.

This article first appeared in IoT World Today’s sister publication AI Business.